Family Advocate
$16.90/h-$18.90/h
THE RESOURCE CONNECTION OF AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES INC16 hours ago
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Summary
The Resource Connection of Amador & Calaveras Counties, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Family Advocate to join their team in San Andreas, CA. The role involves enhancing family engagement in Head Start / Early Head Start programs.
About the Role
As a Family Advocate, you will engage families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs, complete enrollment packets, support parents in their children's growth and development, enhance parental education, and provide essential family support. You will connect families with community resources and focus on parent engagement and ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Commitment to obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field within 18 months of hire.
- Minimum of one year of experience in the social services field, specifically serving low-income families.
- Valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance coverage.
Preferred:
- Some college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or social work.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with participation after 1 year of service.
- Life Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
THE RESOURCE CONNECTION OF AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES INC
The Resource Connection's mission is to engage families, empower communities, and enrich the lives of the residents of Amador and Calaveras counties. This mission is accomplished by providing a wide array of programs and services to the residents of Amador and Calaveras counties in the heart of California's Gold Country.
San Andreas, CA